FRESH AND FROZEN PRODUCE.pdf

This is a procurement document for fresh and frozen produce issued by the State of Connecticut Department of Administrative Services (DAS) on behalf of a purchasing consortium. The solicitation requests proposals for the supply and delivery of fresh produce items including fruits and vegetables, as well as frozen produce products to support state agency operations and consortium members. The procurement encompasses a wide range of produce categories with specific quantity requirements based on seasonal availability and agency demand patterns. Interested bidders must submit responses by the specified deadline, with contract award anticipated following evaluation of submissions. The contract term is structured to provide ongoing produce supply services with the option for renewal periods to ensure continuous availability of fresh and frozen items to purchasing entities.

Pricing is to be submitted on a competitive basis with detailed unit pricing for individual produce items and categories. The procurement may include set-asides for small businesses or minority-owned vendors depending on state preferences and available classifications. Any incumbent vendors currently providing these services were identified in the solicitation materials. The current environment reflects ongoing demand for reliable fresh and frozen produce distribution, with funding sourced through participating agencies' operational budgets. Specific contract values and funding amounts are contingent upon actual orders placed by consortium members throughout the contract period, with costs reimbursed through individual agency procurement channels.